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Episode Synopsis
Marc sits down with Bret Raybould (SIRIUS) and discuss everything you would want to know about getting into the business of comedy. Bret talks about how his love of comedy started in college and further developed by becoming an intern on CONAN which eventually led Bret into the world of stand up which produced an amazing special, "Bret Raybould Retires from Comedy" and his first play, "Race: The Movie: The Play." Bret and Marc take incredible deep dives on how to turn a funny story into a joke, how to find your voice on stage, how much money you can make on social media and the best way to tour and sell tickets. This is any comedy fan's dream so do not miss this episode if you are serious about making a career in comedy. Chapters: 06:43 Bret's Childhood 17:13 How the Pandemic Changed Bret's Comedy Career 25:58 Discovering Comedy 32:33 CONAN Internship and Setting Up a Joke Tips 46:42 Writing a Political Joke 58:45 Writing a Joke from a Story 1:11:20 Tips to Keeping the Audience Engaged 1:13:26 Finding Your Voice 1:18:53 Bret Raybould Retires From Comedy 1:24:17 How Much Money You Can Make on Social Media 1:28:13 Race: The Movie: The Play 1:37:57 Marketing Your Comedy 1:41:52 Best Way to Book Tours and Sell Tickets 1:45:47 How to Bet On Yourself Links From the Episode: Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Twitter: @gettothejoke Get to the Joke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettothejoke Email Marc at [email protected] Bret's Links: Race: The Movie: The Play Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bretandcristian/race-the-movie-the-play?fbclid=IwAR1hBRg4bZ-nV_TAZ6c0v3cjSY7ZzZM9pYcnDCG7syvXpCUaTBUyMT_xmqABret Raybould Retires From Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHGAmXc-bS8Bret's Website: https://www.bretraybould.com/Bret's Twitter: Bret's Instagram: @ Bret Raybould
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